Bank Social Care Worker

Choice Care; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend £500

Christmas bonus

Monthly prize draw £500

Blue Light Card

Financial wellbeing app Stream

Job summary

Choice Care is offering flexible Bank Social Care Worker roles at Winton Lodge in Bournemouth. Whether you are new to social care or have experience, you’ll receive in-house training when you start with Choice Care and will work alongside our permanent staff to support residents.

You will provide personal care, assist with daily activities, and follow care plans while maintaining written records. The role offers ad-hoc hours and an hourly rate of £12.80 per hour, with a supportive team and

Qualifications

• Welcomes applicants from any background, including those new to social care.
• In-house training provided when you start with Choice Care.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care including bathing, toileting, dressing and feeding assistance.
• Medication administration.
• Assisting residents with daily activities, hobbies or outings.
• Following care plans and Company policies.

Skills

Patient

Reliable

Flexible

Team player

Good communicator

Job description

Hours:Ad-hoc as required

Hourly Rate: £12.80per hour

Do you need more flexibility? We know how hard it can be to find a job to suit personal commitments and that's why Choice Careis offering a number of flexible positions to fit around your needs. A Bank Social Care Worker role could be just the job for you.

Overview of the role

Whether you are new to the industry or have come from a social care background, we welcome your application. as you'llbe provided with in-house training when you start work with Choice Care. Working alongside our permanent staff team, not only will you make a huge difference topeople’s lives, but you'll be able to enjoy days out, trips away and join in with many more activities, all of which ensuresthe people we work with are safe, happy and leadfulfilling lives.

Key duties

• Providing personal care – including bathing, toileting, dressing and help with feeding
• Medication administration
• Assisting and getting involved in residents'daily activities, hobbies or outings
• Following care plan guidance alongsideCompany policies and procedures
• Developing an open, honest, and considerate working relationship with residents
• Maintaining written daily records
• Attending and completingtraining, as required

Personal Attributes

Being patient, reliable, flexible, a team player and agood communicator are key characteristics of a successful Bank Social Care Worker.

What are the benefits?

• Refer a Friend scheme - enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care
• Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff members
• Free monthly prize draw - allfrontline care colleagues are automatically entered into a monthly prize draw. Threewinners, selected randomly, receive£500 each, tax-free
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Stream– a financial wellbeing app that enables you to: track your earnings; save withhigh-street beating interest rates; choose to access your earnings ahead of pay day withflexible pay; receive discounts with hundreds of retailers;learn with financial coaching and education, and much more

Who are we?

Choice Care is one of the UK’s leading residential care providers for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. With over 30 years’ experience, we're at the forefront of national best practice, with among thehighest CQC ratingsof any comparable organisation.

Our homes are more than just a place to live, they're like a second family for everyone we support. Each home is a close knit community, with its own unique personality, and all the ups and downs of typical family life, built on trust and the promise of unconditional care. Our colleagues build close bonds with the people they care for, helping to create enduring, positive relationships that build confidence and self-esteem.

In every Choice Care home there's a strong emphasis on living life to the full and having fun, with purposeful daily activities based on individual preferences and capabilities. Alongside this there areregular social events, projects, outings and holiday breaks which everyone canget involved in and express themselves through.

Where will you work?

Winton Lodge is a large, nine-bedroom residential home supporting residents with mild to severe learning disabilities and complex needs, such as autism, and mental health conditions. All current residents are able to communicate verbally. In a pleasant residential setting, close to the centre of Bournemouth, Winton Lodge has its own activities room, which gives residents a space to participate in individual and group activities, like painting and puzzling. Others enjoy gardening in the large, sunny, private garden. An experienced staff team support those living at Winton Lodge to develop independence and life skills. The Positive Behaviour Support Team work with each individual and staff to ensure emotional and mental wellbeing needs are understood and met.

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